The World Steel Association forecasts steel demand to edge up 0.4% in 2022 to 1.84 billion mt and grow a further 2.2% in 2023 to 1.88 billion mt, according to its Short Range Outlook released April 14. Steel demand rose 2.7% in 2021 to 1.83 billion as recovery from the pandemic was stronger than expected in a number of regions,…